What is Life? A Guide to Biology with Physiology
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The climate changes that occur on moving from the equator towards the poles, and the two aspects of weather that determine the type of biome in any location.
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There is a reduction in temperature, as we move from the equator, toward the poles. The type of biome depends on rainfall and temperature.
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